Jesse Kirsch

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — From thrilling goals to devastating knockout defeats, every four years the FIFA World Cup electrifies the globe. And in one year, 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with the United States, Canada and Mexico co-hosting an unprecedented event. The tournament, which could feature the likes of superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, will mark the first time three countries co-host across 16 different cities, making for what FIFA sees as the most complex World Cup in history.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch

May 19, 2025, 8:55 PM EDTMIAMI BEACH, Fla. — South Beach has long been known for its Art Deco pastels and neon nightlife. But it’s also home to something else: a bustling coral reef just hundreds of feet offshore. Soon, that natural reef is expected to be along the path of a roughly seven-mile public art installation, called The Reefline, which will be part sculpture park and part snorkeling trail celebrating and supporting marine life.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch |Owen Skornik Hayes

MIRAMAR, Fla. — The homestretch of a track is a familiar place for American sprint legend Michael Johnson. That’s where he broke nine world records. And at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, it was where he pulled away from the competition for two of his four Olympic golds. Now, near Miami, he can reflect on his new mission: creating a first-of-its-kind professional league for Olympic track stars. “I’m able to, every now and then, just step back and go, ‘Yeah, this looks really good.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch |Dennis Romero

A sleek, 63-foot yacht that nearly sank off Miami Beach on Saturday was packed with social media influencers and had 32 people on board when it started taking on water, officials said. The U.S. Coast Guard said the boat started taking on water near Monument Island in Biscayne Bay on Saturday afternoon, prompting a search-and-rescue response from its Sector Miami unit. All 32 people on board were rescued or evacuated without any reported injuries, Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Strasburg said.

1 month ago | nbcnews.com | Jesse Kirsch

DALLAS — If you board a plane with flight attendant John McKay, you’re likely going to be offered much more than a bag of pretzels. That’s because in addition to his carry-on, the Las Vegas-based Southwest Airlines employee packs a journal that really belongs to his passengers. Sometimes McKay makes an announcement, other times he says he’ll just hand the journal to a passenger who seems like a good fit. There are no instructions or rules for what happens next. Passengers add whatever comes to mind.